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This Christmas

Universal Records
Released: October 19, 1999

Certified Gold on December 22, 1999
Certified Platinum on December 22, 1999

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Tracks

1. If Every Day Could Be Christmas (5:04) [ Lyrics ]
  • Written by G. Baker, Frank Myers, A. Little
  • Produced by BAG and Arnthor
  • Arranged by Anders Bagge, Arnthor Birgisson and Esbjorn Svensson
  • Drums, Percussion, and Glockenspiel by Magnus Ostron
  • Double Bass by Dan Berglund
  • Grand Piano and Synth by Esbjorn Svensson
  • Strings by Stockholm Strings, led by Christina Bergqvist
  • Recorded by Fredrik Andersson, Bag, and Arnthor
  • Mixed by Mick Guzauski, assisted by Tom Bender
2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (4:36) [ Lyrics ]
  • Produced by BAG and Arnthor
  • Traditional Arrangement by Anders Bagge, Arnthor Birgisson, and Esbjorn Svensson
  • Grand Piano, Wurlitzer, and Synth by Esbjorn Svensson
  • Double Bass by Dan Berglund
  • Strings by Stockholm Strings, led by Christina Wirdegren Alin
  • Acoustic Guitar by Henrik Jansson
  • Recorded by Alar Suurna, Bag, and Arnthor
  • Mixed by Alar Suurna
3. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) (4:08) [ Lyrics ]
  • Written by M. Torme, R. Wells
  • Produced by BAG and Arnthor
  • Arranged by Anders Bagge, Arnthor Birgisson, and Esbjorn Svensson
  • Rhodes, Electric Piano, and Synth by Esbjorn Svensson
  • Electric Bass by Dan Berglund
  • Harmonica by Mats Oberg
  • Strings by Stockholm Strings, led by Christina Wirdegren Alin
  • Guitar by Henrik Jansson
  • Drums, Percussion, and Glockenspiel by Magnus Ostron
  • Recorded by Alar Suurna, Bag, and Arnthor
  • Mixed by Alar Suurna
4. I'll Be Home For Christmas (2:04) [ Lyrics ]
  • Written by W. Kent, K. Gannon, B. Ram
  • Produced by BAG and Arnthor
  • Arranged by Devon Biere
  • Recorded by Bag and Arnthor
  • Mixed by Alar Suurna
5. Oh Holy Night (3:20) [ Lyrics ]
  • Produced by BAG and Arnthor
  • Traditional Arrangement by Anders Bagge, Arnthor Birgisson and Esbjorn Svensson
  • Grand Piano, Celeste, and Synth by Esbjorn Svensson
  • Double Bass by Dan Berglund
  • Strings by Stockholm Strings, led by Christina Wirdegren Alin
  • Drums, Percussion, and Glockenspiel by Magnus Ostron
  • Recorded by Alar Suurna, Bag, and Arnthor
  • Mixed by Alar Suurna
6. This Gift (4:06) [ Lyrics ]
  • Written by A. Bagge, A. Birgisson, S. Hosein, D. Deviller
  • Produced by BAG and Arnthor
  • Strings by Stockholm Session Strings
  • Guitar by Mats Berntoft
  • Strings Arranged by Janson and Janson
  • Recorded by Bag and Arnthor
  • Mixed by Mick Guzauski, assisted by Tom Bender
7. Little Drummer Boy (3:25) [ Lyrics ]
  • Written by K. Davis, H. Onorati, H. Simone
  • Produced by BAG and Arnthor
  • Double Bass by Dan Berglund
  • Grand Piano and Synth by Esbjorn Svensson
  • Guitar by Henrik Jansson
  • Strings by Stockholm Strings, led by Christina Wirdegren Alin
  • Percussion and Snare by Magnus Ostrom
  • Recorded by Alar Suurna, Bag, and Arnthor
  • Mixed by Alar Suurna
8. Christmas Wish (3:49) [ Lyrics ]
  • Written by Jeff Timmons and Matt Fechter
  • Produced by BAG and Arnthor
  • Arranged by Anders Bagge and Arnthor Birgisson
  • Strings by Stockholm Session Strings
  • Guitars by Mats Berntoft
  • Recorded by Bag and Arnthor
  • Mixed by Alar Suurna
9. Silent Night (3:09) [ Lyrics ]
  • Written by F. Gruber, J. Mohr
  • Produced by BAG and Arnthor
  • Traditional Arrangement by Anders Bagge, Arnthor Birgisson and Esbjorn Svensson
  • Grand Piano, Celeste, and Synth by Esbjorn Svensson
  • Double Bass by Dan Berglund
  • Strings by Stockholm Strings, led by Christina Wirdegren Alin
  • Drums, Percussion, and Glockenspiel by Magnus Ostron
  • Recorded by Alar Suurna, Bag, and Arnthor
  • Mixed by Alar Suurna
10. Ave Maria (1:56) [ Lyrics ]
  • Written by J.S. Bach, F. Gounod
  • Produced by BAG and Arnthor
  • Arranged by Devon Biere
  • Recorded by Bag and Arnthor
  • Mixed by Alar Suurna
11. This Gift (Pop Version) (4:08) [ Lyrics ]
  • Written by A. Bagge, A. Birgisson, S. Hosein, D. Deviller
  • Produced by BAG and Arnthor
  • Strings by Stockholm Session Strings
  • Guitar by Mats Berntoft
  • Strings Arranged by Janson and Janson
  • Recorded by Bag and Arnthor
  • Mixed by Mick Guzauski, assisted by Tom Bender

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Other Credits

Executive Producers: 98°, Paris D'Jon, and Bruce Carbone
A&R Direction: Bruce Carbone
A&R Coordinator: Sal Guastella
Management: Paris D'Jon for Top 40 Entertainment
Package Design: Beehive Productions

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Singles

[ Radio Only Release ]

This Gift
Released October 26, 1999


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Insights

  • This Christmas was produced by Anders Bagge and Arnthor Birgisson, the Swedish hitmakers behind 98°' Top 3 single "Because Of You" from 98° And Rising.

  • Anders and Arnthor teamed up with Sean Hosein and Dane Deviller, the writers and producers of "Invisible Man," to write "This Gift."

  • 98°' a cappella rendition of "I'll Be Home For Christmas" was one of the songs they recorded for their original demo tape.

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